A septic inspection shows the condition of your tank and drain field, which is useful when buying, selling or maintaining a property. It helps you understand what you have, how it's working and whether anything needs attention. We connect property owners and buyers across New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick counties with local professionals for septic inspections.
When to Get an Inspection
Buying a home. Know what you're getting before closing, since septic repairs can be costly.
Selling a home. Spot and address issues early so they don't surprise you during the sale.
Routine maintenance. Check in on your system's health, especially if you're not sure of its history.
After warning signs. Slow drains, odors or wet spots in the yard are worth a closer look.
Before adding on. Make sure your current system can handle more bedrooms or more water use.
What an Inspection May Cover
The scope depends on the system and the purpose of the inspection, but it can include:
Locating the tank and checking access lids
Checking liquid and sludge levels in the tank
Looking at inlet and outlet baffles
Checking pumps, floats and alarms where present
Walking the drain field for signs of saturation or surfacing water
For a home sale, ask whether the inspector holds a North Carolina Point of Sale Inspector certification from the NC Onsite Wastewater Contractors and Inspectors Certification Board.